Genome projects

• What is the genome?

  The genome is the complete set of genetic material or DNA present in an organism
• Wha is the proteome?

  All the proteins produced by the genome
• What is DNA sequencing.

  Cutting the DNA into small sections and using a computer to assemble the genome
• Why is determining the proteome of prokaryotes easy?

  Prokaryotes have one circular DNA not associated with histones

  There are no non-coding regions of DNA
• Why is determining the genome and proteome of complex organisms hard?

  Our DNA contains non-coding sections
• What are some applications of knowing the proteome of organisms?

  Can discover proteins of pathogens, which can lead to vaccines